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Notes to my lovely readers and my source of joy. Your encouragements and kind words puts a smile on my face everyday and I am truly, sincerely, glad that you enjoy my stories.
But in any sort of fandoms, there are a number of disagreements in views and opinions. I respect the opinions of other fandom members and I do not go out of my way to… address those that disagrees with me, because as I said - I respect their opinions and I will keep to my own unless asked for.
But it has come to my attention that my author notes on my work “5 Times @incorrectavengers Mentioned an Intern” has sparked a singular disagreement in the comment section of said work. Understandably I have expressed a strong opinion in my words and I also understand that not everyone would agree with it. I would have loved to have a conversation on my strong opinions when asked for, but I despise having assumptions made on my views WITHOUT ASKING FOR CLARIFICATION.
I feel it unfair to you, my readers, to have my response posted as a chapter. But I refuse to cut myself short on my explanation in the fear more assumptions would be made. And please, I hope that this response will not alienate readers who wish to comment with feedback, suggestions, or constructive criticism. I appreciate all of you who take time to read my work, but I hope that those comments will be on the work itself and not come into it to fight my views.
Below is my response to a comment made on the story, without addressing the story, and about my opinion and my respect for Anthony Edward Stark. This may seem trivial to some, but unfortunately you have caught me at something I do not find trivial. You do not have to read it, but if you wish, it is there.
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Hello, thank you for the time you took to comment on my story. But unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like you have anything useful to say about it, either it being feedback or suggestion. Which is sad, because I do like those - things that are relevant to me and my writing, I mean.
But I am glad you took the time to jumping to conclusion, get up on your high horse, and spend precious minutes to make assumptions on my views that you never asked to clarify.
As a sign of gratitude, allow me to give you a proper reply. It comes in three parts:
- If I have not asked for your opinion, don’t give it. I don’t want it.
- If you do not know the details, understanding, and reasoning of my belief/view and have not taken the courtesy to ask: Do not assume.
- And never. Ever. Put words I have never uttered in my life and based on nothing but your groundless assumptions, in my mouth.
I suppose it is also a courtesy from me to you to address your comments. Here it is below:
“I would also like to argue that the mess with Ultron was ultimately Tony's fault. He ain't perfect but he was the most guilty prior to accords and he has a track record of not listening. He made his own messes.”
- Did I say Tony Stark, Earth’s Best Defender, is faultless? Did I say in my notes that he is perfect?
- No
- Refer to advise No. 1, 2, and 3.
“Steve and him were both stubborn idiots who can't come to a compromise. You can't seriously trust the government when prior movies shows HYDRA is operating within them. Also seriously, are you gonna trust Ross? Guy with a sketchy morales and probably not for the greater good. Tried to kill Bruce Banner and experiment him, Ross? No way. Heck, no one even addresses that the real persons who were culpable were Tony and Bruce who made the Ultron mess. They should be the one's held accountable by accords. Ok, maybe also Wanda. Also if someone brings up the Triskelion. Nope, it's Cap, Nat, Falcon, Fury and half of SHIELD fault in the CATW. But there would be more dead if they didn't stop it. Like it was HYDRA's fault. If just for one second in Civil War they would cool their heads down and maybe talk it would not happen.”
- I agree.
- Civil War was such a mess and according to your comments, the blame DOES NOT FALL TO ONE PERSON.
- Have I ever said that was not my understanding as well?
- No.
- Refer to advise No. 1, 2, and 3.
“Ok, maybe also Wanda.”
- Maybe also Wanda?
- Sure, the fault/consequence is really blurry when you attack a vulnerable man’s known PTSD. Especially when said man sent a nuclear warhead into a closing wormhole and was rewarded with the vision that all his limited amount of friend and family will be dead and only he survives. Such a blurry line yes? PTSD is a laughable thing of course.
“And dammit how do you held accountable a guy who was so brainwashed that he did not know what he was doing. Brainwashed, unable to really comprehend his memories. Like almost none acknowledges that Bucky and Howards were kinda friends too. Bucky would be also debasted [devastated, I assume?] to learn that he killed his own friend.”
- It is my firm belief that Bucky is a victim in all this fight. All he wanted, I’m sure is to protect his country and make sure his reckless, kind, wonderful best friend, Steve Rogers is safe and sound. He might also want to visit the Grand Canyon and live till 90.
- But have I ever mentioned that I blamed him?
- Have I ever mentioned in my notes, that you oh so honourably argue with, anywhere that I point my fingers at Sgt. Barnes that he was the villain?
- No.
- Refer to advise No. 1, 2, and 3.
My unforgiveness lies in their, particularly Steve’s, betrayal. For someone who is all up about justice and honor, the man is really unapologetic at leaving his comrade, brother in arms - and dare I say friend - in the heat of conflict. A friend who has 117 UN countries and a corrupt Secretary of State breathing down his neck. A friend who is struggling with mental health issues. A friend who lives in constant fear of his own failure and trying his best to be a better man. A friend who is trying his best to face the consequences of his mistake.
I understand Steve’s logic, I understand his fear, concerns, and his wish to protect his own friend. But he left a man on the battlefield. He used the very weapon his ‘friend’s’ father created to protect people and slammed it into the chest of a man with heart condition and in no way conditioned to survive harsh environment like enhanced individuals. So I cannot condone his method. Nor, the others’.
In the end of the movie Captain America wrote: “Tony, I'm glad you're back at the compound. I don't like the idea of you rattling around a mansion by yourself. We all need family. The Avengers are yours, maybe more so than mine.” Which is very kind and thoughtful of him, but I sure hope the good captain can count, exactly how many Avengers are left by Tony’s side? Yes, you could argue this was a consequence of Tony’s action. But as you mentioned, the fault also lies on Steve. He argued for rest of the Avengers to follow his lead against Tony. Hence Steve Rogers, in his action, betrayed Tony Stark. Steve Rogers, and in correlation the ‘Avengers’, broke an already broken man.
So do not mind me, as I sit on my inconsequential part of the universe, having a difficulty forgiving traitors (fictional characters, yes, I know) and sympathizing with a man who struggles with mental health issues. And you may continue, in your part of an even more inconsequential part of the universe, make unwanted assumptions on my views.
If it is TL:DR here’s a crude summary of: I didn’t ask for your opinion and I would never want it. You also make a lot of crude assumptions for a stranger on the internet who didn’t even give me the courtesy by asking me to clarify myself.
I hope you enjoy your gin.